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Claas expands French baler factory

Claas has opened two new assembly lines at its Metz-Woippy baler factory, dedicated to the Cerex round balers and Cubix square balers, Gary Abbott writes.

NEWS 5 February 2026

Claas expands French baler factory

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Kia EV5 sparking an option to Sportage

Kia EV5 sparking an option to Sportage

MOTORS 4 February 2026

Contractors key to unlocking liquid fertiliser’s potential on grassland

Contractors key to unlocking liquid fertiliser’s potential on grassland

FARM MACHINERY 4 February 2026

Easy as could be with Amazone's ZA-V

Easy as could be with Amazone's ZA-V

Easy as could be with Amazone's ZA-V

FARM MACHINERY 4 February 2026

Brand new silage extravaganza set for April

Brand new silage extravaganza set for April

NEWS 4 February 2026

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Spring Farm Machinery Show attracts big crowds to the Eikon

Spring Farm Machinery Show attracts big crowds to the Eikon

The second instalment of this year’s Spring Farm Machinery Show took place at the Eikon Exhibition Centre in Balmoral Park, Co Antrim. Peter Thomas Keaveney and Gary Abbott write.

NEWS 28 January 2026

Manitou 2025 sales drop 3.5% but strong 2026 expected

Manitou 2025 sales drop 3.5% but strong 2026 expected

Manitou Group is very positive for 2026, anticipating a 4% rise in sales for the year ahead.

NEWS 28 January 2026

Young Stock Podcast: from Botswana to Ballinrobe to pursue a career with McHale

Young Stock Podcast: from Botswana to Ballinrobe to pursue a career with McHale

South African native Melany Rourke discusses growing up on her family’s farm in Zimbabwe, an unplanned move to Botswana which later led to studying in Ireland, to now working with McHale.

NEWS 28 January 2026

FCI contractor charges guide rise 4% as costs continue to climb

FCI contractor charges guide rise 4% as costs continue to climb

Contractor charges are experiencing a 4% rise for 2026, according to the Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) annual price guide published this week.

NEWS 28 January 2026

Claas wins AE50 innovation awards with Jaguar 1000

Claas wins AE50 innovation awards with Jaguar 1000

Claas has won two AE50 innovation awards for its latest Jaguar 1000 series forage harvesters and its Orbis 10500 maize header, Gary Abbott writes.

FARM MACHINERY 28 January 2026

Big boots help spread the load

Big boots help spread the load

Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with contractor Cecil Hall to find out how his Alliance Agriflex+ VF900/50R42 and 710/55R30 floatation tyres are working out on his John Deere 7530 at slurry.

FARM MACHINERY 28 January 2026

Nokian block pattern tyres widens appeal for Cork contractor

Nokian block pattern tyres widens appeal for Cork contractor

Gary Abbott caught up with Cork hedge cutting contractor, Hugh Hegarty to find out why he opted to kit out a tractor with two Nokian TRI 2 block patterned tyres and how they left him threading lighter

FARM MACHINERY 28 January 2026

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Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

The weeks after calving are one of the most critical periods in the dairy year. Cow health during this post-calving phase has a direct impact on milk yield, fertility and overall herd performance.

Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

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